Indian Transport & Logistics News

Global demand for mangoes is expected to remain firm in 2026, led by the United States, which continues to be one of the largest importers of the fruit. Imports into …

India is set to add 62 vessels in FY 2026–27 with an investment of ₹51,383 crore, aiming to build an additional 2.85 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity as part of …

KSH INFRA plans to set up a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a target corpus of about ₹1,250 crore and has appointed Shailesh Agrawal as Head – Fund …

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru recorded steady growth in its cargo business in FY 2025–26, handling 532,000 metric tonnes, a 6% increase year-on-year, supported by strong demand and expanding global connectivity. …

Global freight markets are facing rising costs, tightening capacity and growing uncertainty in May 2026, as geopolitical tensions, fuel volatility and shifting demand patterns impact both air and ocean transport, …

At transport logistic & air cargo India 2026 in Mumbai, Rajarshi Chatterjee of The STAT Trade Times speaks with Dennis Demtröder, CEO of PalNet Air Cargo Products. In this conversation, …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29 inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, one of India’s largest greenfield infrastructure projects, completed in less than 3.5 years and connecting Meerut in western …

Global air cargo demand declined in March 2026, with cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK) falling 4.8% year-on-year, as disruption in the Middle East, seasonal effects and rising costs combined to create a …

The LogiPharma Playbook: 2026 Supply Chain & Logistics Insights is prepared and released by LogiPharma Insights in partnership with Blue Yonder, GXO, project44, tulanā, and TraceLink. The report is a …

Rhenus Group has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in LBH Group, making it a wholly owned subsidiary and strengthening its global maritime and port logistics network. The …

Global trade has always depended on the sea. Nearly 80 to 90% of goods move by ship, travelling across oceans that appear vast and open. Yet, much of this movement …

DTDC Express has entered into a strategic collaboration with India Post to strengthen logistics infrastructure and expand delivery reach across the country, with the partnership already operational across 21 states …

Indian airline IndiGo has launched a regular all-cargo flight between Kolkata and Kunming on 20 April 2026. The inauguration ceremony was conducted at Kunming Changshui International Airport, and the inbound …

Odisha-based BonV Aero has launched its multi-modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Air Hans, marking its entry into commercial drone logistics. The launch was carried out by Minister of State for …

India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral economic ties. The agreement was signed …

Softlink Global, a provider of an intelligent cloud ERP platform for freight and logistics, has onboarded more than 1,000 users onto a single connected system after over 30 freight forwarders …

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) Kolkata carried out its first-ever midstream container handling operation at Kolkata Dock System (KDS) at 04:30 hrs on 25 April at Diamond Harbour Anchorage. During …

Kuehne+Nagel reported a solid start to 2026, posting first-quarter net turnover of CHF 5.6 billion. EBIT reached CHF 343 million, while earnings totaled CHF 248 million. The Group achieved a …

Shiprocket is strengthening export awareness among MSMEs through its on-ground initiative, ShiprocketX Yatra, held in Bangalore on 24 April 2026. The programme aims to educate MSMEs, D2C brands and emerging …

Global air cargo markets recorded a shift in demand patterns following the onset of conflict in the Middle East, according to data compiled from WorldACD’s air cargo database. The figures …

Mahindra Logistics Ltd. reported a 15 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue at ₹6,999 crore for FY26, with a return to profitability after two financial years, posting a reported profit …

Amazon India has announced plans to invest over ₹2,800 crore to strengthen associate safety, health and financial wellbeing while expanding its operations network across the country. The investment forms part …

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Phase 1 of an Integrated Logistics Park (ILP) planned in Navi Mumbai. The project will be …

DP World has launched its flagship Swasthya Kendra in Gujarat, marking the first step in a nationwide mission to build a network of accessible wellbeing hubs for India’s trucking community, …

DTDC Express has elevated Rishi Sareen as Chief Operations Officer and Suraj Sud as Chief Technology Officer as part of efforts to strengthen its core functions and support its Vision …

French shipping group CMA CGM has reflagged its fifth vessel under the Indian flag, marking a further step in strengthening its presence in the country. The vessel, CMA CGM VILA …

Indian Railways has, for the first time, transported a full milk cargo train to Jammu and Kashmir, marking a step towards improving dairy supplies in the Kashmir Valley. A train …

Allcargo Logistics has appointed Samir Ahuja as Chief of Sales – Express, designating him as part of the company’s senior management with effect from April 23, 2026. The appointment has …

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has appointed Shri Vivek Gupta as Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 21 April 2026, following approval from the Ministry of …

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai has seized 132 containers of smuggled agricultural goods worth about ₹139 crore at Nhava Sheva Port and arrested the importer linked to the …

Relaxo Footwear has recently collaborated with Unicommerce to reach its audience more quickly and conveniently via online channels, as the company is growing rapidly. The company’s e-commerce business is expanding, …

Ekart, the logistics arm of Flipkart, has expanded its partnership with IKEA to enable sustainable last-mile deliveries in Chennai, with all orders in the city now being fulfilled through a …

Shadowfax Technologies Limited has launched ‘Shadowfax 360’, a unified digital shipping platform aimed at enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to register and begin shipping within …

Magma has launched SamyakEco, an AI-led technology platform designed to improve transparency, efficiency and compliance in sustainable industrial supply chains. Developed by MagmaGreen, the platform is built for recyclers, sustainable …

Borzo, a global intra-city delivery platform for businesses and individuals, has appointed Darryl Dias as Country Head – India. The appointment comes as India has emerged as Borzo’s largest and …

Welspun One and Indev Infra have entered into a strategic partnership with the allotment of 2.10 lakh sq. ft. of Grade A+ space at WTC Nhava Sheva (JNPA SEZ). The …

Indian Railways has successfully completed the supply of ten locomotives to Maputo, Mozambique, with the final two units reaching their destination in April 2026. This delivery marks the completion of …

The World Cargo Alliance Foundation is playing a vital role in mobilising immediate aid and support after Cyclone Ditwah in November 2025, in Sri Lanka, to affected communities across the …

At transport logistic & air cargo India 2026 in Mumbai, Rajarshi Chatterjee of The STAT Trade Times speaks with Priyanka Shivan, Head of Supply Chain – South Asia at Clariant …

The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a domestic maritime insurance pool with a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore to protect India’s maritime trade from global volatility and reduce …

At transport logistic & air cargo India 2026 in Mumbai, Rajarshi Chatterjee of The STAT Trade Times speaks with Divya Manchanda, EVP Business Partnerships and AAM Strategy at The ePlane …

Deendayal Port Authority has facilitated the dispatch of LNG tanks by INOX India Limited for a project in The Bahamas, marking a key development in the execution of the overseas …

Shri Ajit Kumar Panda has been recommended for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) by the Public Enterprises Selection Board, marking a key …

FedEx and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have successfully completed India’s first intra-city drone delivery trials in Bengaluru, marking a major milestone in the evolution of urban logistics. …

AAJ Supply Chain management launches ecommerce delivery and part truck load transportation service – AAJ Swift Part truck load services for B2B shipments have largely been concentrated either with a …

Menzies Aviation has announced its new Chief Operating Officer, Suresh Pillai, for its Ground Handling Operations facility at Bengaluru. The organisation also declared V. Satish Babu as Head of Ground …

At transport logistic & air cargo India 2026 in Mumbai, Rajarshi Chatterjee of The STAT Trade Times speaks with Dennis Lister, Senior Vice President of Product and Innovation at Emirates …

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NICDC Logistics Data Services to strengthen data-led logistics systems for the MSME sector. NLDS operates …

Shadowfax Technologies has announced that it will acquire the remaining equity stake in Criticalog India (CIPL), making the company a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition is being carried out under …

NICDC Logistics Data Services (NLDSL) and the Government of Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 16, 2026, to digitise the state’s logistics landscape by leveraging the Unified …